2013 Chevrolet Tahoe body problems

Filed Jan 23, 2024 · Body · MN

The drivers side door handle has broken on my Tahoe. In the event of having to urgently egress from my vehicle it would be very difficult to do so because of the handle. Now before you think I'm just a disgruntled owner you should look at the rate of occurrence. I've checked online nationally and locally with used auto part sellers and there are none to be found. If a Tahoe comes in that actually does have one intact every auto yard has a waiting list of buyers and the part is immediately gone. Shouldn't the high rate of failure of trigger at least questions from the federal safety agency. I did not mention the passenger door but since it is of the same construction it would fail too if under the same use I feel. My claim is easy enough to substantiate, place a call to any used car part dealer of your choice and search for the driver's side door interior. If you do find one available, call that dealer and you'll find that it's already gone. Then ask the person on the phone about how many people they get calling for that same part. I've been searching for over a year for this one part. This complaint isn't made because I'm angry, I've simply just finally paid attention to the fact that this is a high failure part and should be investigated.

Filed May 30, 2023 · Body · IL

My dashboard is completely cracked, and the driver side handle on the inside broke off

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Body · 80,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated notice that there were cracks on the dashboard by the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The contact stated that over the years the crack started to expand. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2023 · Body · WA

Dash is cracking

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 92,000 miles · CO

My dashboard has cracked in two places as shown on the attached photos. One crack is near the housing for the airbag, and the other is forming above the steering wheel. The cracks result in the dashboard shacking on any uneven road surface, so eventually the smaller crack will progress across the entire dashboard. I understand there is a class action lawsuit against chevy due to a safety hazard from this defective part. Replacement or repairs are estimated to be $1200-$2000. This has happened over the course of normal driving.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Body · 74,395 miles · AL

Dashboard has become cracked around the passenger side airbag and the dashboard also has numerous other cracks. The cracks have developed over the time since I purchased the vehicle in september 2015. There are thousands of pictures relating to this issue circulating online. I also purchased the best warranty gm offers, including the bumper to bumper warranty, but that didn't include the dashboard as I was told.

Filed May 30, 2020 · Body · 75,000 miles · IN

Crack in dashboard without cause. Flawed workmanship and/or materials.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Body · IL

Cracking of the dashboard in multiple areas. Driver side, center speaker and in from of passenger airbag.

Filed May 22, 2020 · Body · 45,500 miles · UT

Cracks have developed at the center and passenger side areas of the dashboard and appear to be growing as the dash cools and warms. The vehicle was stationary for several days prior to noticing the cracks. The passenger side crack, like many others have reported, is at the right rear corner of the airbag containment area on the dash. This crack is especially concerning as it looks to be under pressure and bulging. My biggest concern at this point is the airbag going off prematurely while we are driving.

Filed May 9, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 75,000 miles · AZ

The dashboard has cracked in multiple locations including 3 cracks around the passenger airbag which I believe leads to a safety hazard should the bag deploy. If deployed, the shattered plastic would be sent as projectiles through the car resulting in serious injury to the driver and passengers. Also, if the airbag is deployed, the plastic shards could cut the airbags rendering them ineffective. I'm asking for this to be reported to general motors as a sever safety concern and issue a recall to correct the problem before there is serious injury. Thank you.